The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

After reaching the third level, the Sword Demon finally realized that the Sword Saint had allowed it to enter the Sword Saint Trial in order to record the swordsmanship of the demon race.

Having realized this, it clearly wouldn't let the Holy Sword continue to have its way.

"And how did you get in?" Sobalukai asked Vina, puzzled.

It had long since died, leaving only a wisp of its soul; its body had long since become nourishment for Felix.

Even if a new sword demon appears in the future, it will not be Sobalukai.

Thanks to the Holy Sword separating its spirit from Felix's body and absorbing the three gifts, it was able to stabilize its spirit and possess the Heavenly Lock Moon Slayer.

“This is a weapon I forged, so I can come and go as I please.” Vena said with an air of entitlement, then asked, “On the contrary, you could have taken advantage of Felix’s trial to fight for control of the body, so why did you only stay inside the sword?”

Sobalukai remained silent for a long time before finally speaking: "...If I did that, he would definitely fail the trial."

"Huh?" Viner thought she had misheard.

How could the mighty Sword Demon be worried about Felix failing the trial?

“If he fails the trial now, he won’t be able to face Arios, and I won’t even have a chance for my last revenge,” Sobalukai continued.

Whether Arios is dead or alive, once Felix leaves this trial space, he will never have another chance to fight this hero to the death.

This is the battle to determine the strongest swordsman of the era, and also the battle for Sobaluke to wash away his shame.

It will not prevent this battle from taking place.

"I see. No wonder you joined the Heavenly Lock Moon Slayer Corpse."

Wiener stared at it, and a vague understanding dawned on him.

"Hmph, if you already know, you don't need to say it out loud."

Sobalukai snorted coldly.

"Aren't you afraid of creating the greatest enemy of the demon race?" Vena couldn't help but ask.

"I have returned my life to the Demon God, and I owe the demons nothing. Even if I am a little selfish, they have no right to criticize me!"

Upon hearing the secrets about the demons and goddesses, Sobalukai was initially furious, furious that the demons were being treated like playthings.

The mighty king of the demons was first treated as a plaything for their amusement, and then trapped in a seal, barely clinging to life.

Such humiliation was unacceptable to Sobalukay.

If we cannot break the seal on the demon god, then breaking this endless cycle for it might be a kind of liberation.

Sobalukai would rather see the demon god dead than witness it in its current state.

"...I really can't understand the thought process of you demons."

"So you are the human being."

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Chapter 554 Empress Edel

Having just defeated his opponent, Felix is ​​preparing to move on to the next challenge.

His sword still retained a trace of coldness, and his aura had not completely subsided, yet the fighting spirit in his eyes was even more intense.

Just as he was about to step into the portal, a clear and majestic voice suddenly rang in his ears: "The trial participant, Sobalukai, has given up the challenge."

Felix paused for a moment, his steps faltering.

He knew it was the voice of the Holy Sword, and he also clearly caught the key words in the announcement.

It's "giving up the challenge" rather than "failing the challenge," and the difference between the two is significant.

Logically speaking, such news should have been a relief for Felix.

With fewer competitors, he can slow down and take a steady approach to the upcoming challenges.

But Felix was never a normal person.

A bold and absurd idea instantly occupied his mind:

"If Sobalukai only fought three, does that mean he kept the remaining nine for himself?"

Once the thought popped into my head, I couldn't suppress it anymore.

Felix blurted out his question, "Now that that guy has given up, does that mean I'm his opponent?"

The Holy Sword hadn't expected Felix to react this way.

It remained silent for a long time before finally uttering, "Okay."

That single word ignited Felix's burning passion.

"awesome!"

An excited smile curled at the corner of his mouth, as if he couldn't wait to challenge the remaining opponents.

At the same time, Venus, who had already retreated from the Heavenly Lock Moon Slash, also noticed the abnormality.

Not only did the holy sword that Felix touched transform back into a single longsword from its dual-blade form, but the eighteen orbs of light floating in the air also began to spin rapidly.

Looking at the light spheres that had rearranged into a long row, Venerer frowned, vaguely guessing what was going on.

"That Felix guy... has he gotten himself into some trouble again?"

......

"How much of the truth do you think the Sword Demon told?" Jessica, who had already returned from Parebia Port, asked after listening to Vina's account.

She knew the demon's cunning; even the sword demon, who wasn't known for his scheming, couldn't be let down.

“I think it’s quite credible,” Viner said, as if she had expected her to ask this. “You can tell what kind of demon it is just by looking at Felix; they don’t have many tricks up their sleeves.”

“Even if there are any other thoughts, from the moment it entered the Heavenly Lock Moon Slayer, there is no need to worry.” Venere said with certainty, making people want to believe him.

Zanpakuto are weapons that can damage the soul. If Sovalkai stays put, he can become a kind of sword spirit by relying on Tensa Zangetsu.

If it harbors malicious intent, this Zanpakuto will be a prison it can never escape for the rest of its life.

"That's good." Jessica breathed a slight sigh of relief, and the tension between her brows eased a little. "I also brought back some important news that you would never expect."

“It can’t be that Arios suddenly appeared, can it?” Vena said half-jokingly.

“Not at all,” Jessica shook her head, not keeping them in suspense, “Edel has already inherited the throne of the Empire.”

The news of the new emperor's ascension to the throne, a news that was enough to shake the entire continent, was spoken by Jessica in a calm tone, as if she were merely discussing the weather.

"I see...then things must be in complete chaos outside," Vena remarked.

He knew very well why Edel had returned; her ascension to the throne was just the beginning.

“That’s true,” Jessica nodded. “Although Adele is the first in line to the throne, this timing has surprised most people. Everyone thought she would wait until she graduated from the academy before officially taking the throne.”

However, reality doesn't give people time to catch their breath.

Everyone is speculating why this young princess would drop out of St. Freya Academy just to ascend the throne at this sensitive time.

This decision undoubtedly triggered a series of chain reactions.

Upon hearing the news, Dimir and the elite of the Blue Lions immediately interrupted their studies and rushed back to the kingdom to deal with the potential unrest.

Chloe is a bit smarter.

With Edel and Dimir leaving the academy, the Golden Deer House became the dominant force. She then launched an unprecedented talent-poaching campaign, targeting students who, while not yet having a clear direction, had demonstrated exceptional talent.

Subsequently, in the name of the Allied Powers, a commission was made to the Academy.

The content of the commission is not important; the key is that Chlorie can use the pretext of carrying out a mission to legitimately lead the Golden Deer Class away.

Unlike the noble students who were closely associated with Edel and Dimily and were willing to drop out of the academy at the slightest order to show their stance, most commoner students still cared about their status.

Through this roundabout strategy, although Chlorie was the last of the three prefects to leave the academy, she successfully took the most students with her.

"Wouldn't that mean the teachers could have a holiday?" Wiener said half-jokingly.

"If only it were that easy." Jessica rolled her eyes at Vena. "Since Edel took the throne, many things have indeed become much more convenient. At least the Demon-Hunting Suit has been quickly deployed, and with the cooperation of the army, search efficiency has greatly improved. Most of the teachers in the academy have been assigned to assist in dealing with those lurking demons."

Chlorie also used the excuse of helping to eliminate the demons to bring the Golden Deer class to the Tana Allied Kingdom.

"What's the reaction from the kingdom?" Viner pressed.

"They did the same, acquiring a large amount of demon-hunting equipment to search the country."

The entire continent of Fódora witnessed its largest-ever campaign against the demons.

“This sounds like good news,” Viner clicked her tongue.

"This is certainly good news, but I'm worried about what will happen after things stabilize internally..."

Jessica didn't finish her sentence, but her tone became noticeably somber, and a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

Viner understood her meaning: after eliminating internal threats, the conflict between the Empire and the Kingdom would inevitably resurface.

This confrontation was inevitable.

"Don't think too much about it, this is not something we can stop," Viner said softly, but her tone was tinged with helplessness.

"If the Empire and the Kingdom really go to war, which side will you be on?" Jessica asked a very real question.

“...I don’t know.” Viner was silent for a moment, but could only sigh.

Although he was born in the kingdom, he had little affection for places outside of Lumiel Village.

He is the future son-in-law of the Cordelia Territory and a classmate and friend of His Majesty the Emperor of the Aster Empire.

This complex relationship cannot be untangled in a short time.

"What is the college's attitude?"

“The academy can only remain neutral,” Jessica revealed. “Some teachers have already resigned from their positions as deans.”

"Couldn't these guys wait until they've dealt with the demon god before doing all this?" Viner couldn't help but complain.

"What if they want to resolve everything before the demon god breaks free of the seal? Regardless of who wins or loses, for the sake of sealing the demon god, the academy will have no choice but to accept it."

Chapter 555 The Civil War of the Silver Wolf Class

Both of them remained silent for a long time.

Wiener broke the silence first: "Sorry, even though you just got back, could you keep watch on Felix for me? I need to calm down for a bit."

“It’s alright, I’ve already rested while waiting for a reply in Port Parebia.” Jessica nodded in understanding. “You can get some rest and then come and relieve me after you’ve rested.”

Jessica was an orphan from a young age, and the academy was her second home.

If she can successfully reseal the demon god, she might become the next dean of the academy.

Unlike Viner, Jessica didn't have as many concerns, but she was able to understand and give him enough time to think.

"Thank you," Viner said briefly, then turned and walked towards the camp.

In the darkness of night, his figure appeared particularly lonely.

"Senior sister brought you back?" Lisette was clearly delighted to see Venus return.

However, when she noticed the dejected look on Viña's face, her smile vanished instantly, replaced by a hint of worry.

"What happened?" Lisette asked tentatively.

“It’s nothing.” Vina shook her head, not wanting to burden Lisette with this heavy feeling.

But his silence doesn't mean Lisette isn't aware of it; even when faced with this troublesome holy sword, Vena never showed this expression.

"You're keeping this from me too? Then I'll go ask my senior right now." Lisette pretended to turn and leave.

"You can't get over to the Holy Sword anyway."

Vina grabbed Lisette's wrist and pulled her back to her side.

Lisette slid into his arms, looked up at him with a sly glint in her eyes, and said, "Why don't you just confess honestly?"

"There's really nothing I can do about you."

Vina gave a wry smile, knowing that hiding it any longer would only make Lisette more worried, so she told her the news Jessica had brought.

"So that's how it is..." Lisette didn't seem too surprised after hearing it.